In this observation, within the Shalbatana Vallis outflow channel, there appears to be relict fan-shaped deposits towards the top of the channel wall. These surfaces appear perched on top of a mesa-like-feature suggesting erosion of their margins. Surrounding this feature are younger deposits and areas of chaotic terrain. This image can help to evaluate their stratigraphic relationships to the younger fans and the chaotic terrain/wider channel formation.

ID: ESP_092944_1805
date: 25 May 2026
altitude: 269 km

https://uahirise.org/hipod/ESP_092944_1805
NASA/JPL-Caltech/University of Arizona
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